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Ireneparalegal · 11-28-2007, 03:49 PM

Whether it is a gift or anything like that, have you received something you didn't like, couldn't use, etc?

Yesterday my son received a belated birthday gift from my dear friend. I love her to death. However, for the second time my son received a gift that I would never buy him. It is one of those Nerf guns that shoots nerf-type bullets at this target. I never ever bought my kids any type of gun-type toy. I didn't want my kids to think it was ok that guns can be perceived as toys. Not to mention the danger of hurting someone with a projectile. OUCH!

My son had received from his half-sister last Christmas this similar toy gun that had these rubber-type bullets. I hid that toy one day until my son forgot abt it and then I threw it away. I guess I will have to do that again for this toy.

treky · 11-28-2007, 04:08 PM

I've recieved clothes & books that I don't like.

Crimson and Clover · 11-28-2007, 04:14 PM

My sister got my daughter a Bratz toy, I just gave it to the Goodwill.

Tubehead · 11-28-2007, 04:18 PM

for gifts I just ask for money .

Kazza · 11-28-2007, 04:33 PM

Years ago, someone bought me a perfume called 'Youth Dew' and I wasn't even old enough to wear stuff like that!
Anyways, I ended up giving it to mom so she could take a sniff and it made her

so out the door it went.

coffield3 · 11-28-2007, 04:46 PM

Yes, i've had quite a few things given me that i didn't like, i wouldn't of told the person that though, its the thought that counts afterall.

catlover79 · 11-28-2007, 05:37 PM

Perfumes, candles and scented bath oils. I never use them.

Ireneparalegal · 11-28-2007, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by House

A tie. The typical easy gift to give to a man.

It's hard to buy for a man...seriously!!!! I have no idea what to buy my guy for Christmas. I bought him lots of shirts last year and to be honest, I don't want to buy more clothes for him because I have to wash them, fold them and put them away.

catlover79 · 11-28-2007, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by House

A tie. The typical easy gift to give to a man.

You forgot to mention socks.

Ireneparalegal · 11-28-2007, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

You forgot to mention socks.

How abt those useless pajamas?

*ClassicPinUp* · 11-28-2007, 06:23 PM

Some type of cotton candy and gummy bear sprays... uh it was so sweet smelling and gave me the worst headache. Plus I'm not one for smelling like carnival food. I tossed those.

In past few years I haven't gotten any useless gifts so I can't really complain

catlover79 · 11-28-2007, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

How abt those useless pajamas?

Yeah, I forgot about those.

dawsongirl · 11-28-2007, 11:17 PM

Clothes from relatives mostly. Some crappy CDs.

catlover79 · 11-28-2007, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by coffield3

Yes, i've had quite a few things given me that i didn't like, i wouldn't of told the person that though, its the thought that counts afterall.

That's pretty much been my philosophy, too. Unless the gift is something I already have, then I'll tell the gift-giver so we can work out some kind of exchange.

Brieannas21 · 11-28-2007, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Whether it is a gift or anything like that, have you received something you didn't like, couldn't use, etc?

Yesterday my son received a belated birthday gift from my dear friend. I love her to death. However, for the second time my son received a gift that I would never buy him. It is one of those Nerf guns that shoots nerf-type bullets at this target. I never ever bought my kids any type of gun-type toy. I didn't want my kids to think it was ok that guns can be perceived as toys. Not to mention the danger of hurting someone with a projectile. OUCH!

My son had received from his half-sister last Christmas this similar toy gun that had these rubber-type bullets. I hid that toy one day until my son forgot abt it and then I threw it away. I guess I will have to do that again for this toy.

The same thing kinda happened at my daughters birthday party. A friend of our bought those big water guns to their birthday party, and I hid those from everyone and at the end of the night I threw them away. Like you I don't like any kind of gun toy.

Also one of our wedding presents was this huge ugly green and red vase, I returned it and bought some nice flatware.

11-28-2007, 03:49 PM	#1
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11-28-2007, 04:08 PM	#2
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11-28-2007, 04:18 PM	#4
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11-28-2007, 05:37 PM	#7
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11-28-2007, 04:14 PM	#3
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11-28-2007, 04:33 PM	#5
Kazza Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 17, 2003 Posts: 3,244	Years ago, someone bought me a perfume called 'Youth Dew' and I wasn't even old enough to wear stuff like that! Anyways, I ended up giving it to mom so she could take a sniff and it made her so out the door it went.

11-28-2007, 06:23 PM	#11
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11-28-2007, 11:17 PM	#13
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